You guys think it's good, bad or indifferent that Chicago got the first meeting?  I have to think it's a positive.  Every other meeting will be compared to Chicago's and Chicago will get a chance to set the bar.  Hahn cannot fuck this up.

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

2-3 years worth of a middle staff starting pitcher for 5-6 years of Andujar is something the Yankees probably could find, especially out of a team looking to save some money.  Heck, a perfect example could be Cleveland. 

I don't think Cleveland would make that deal unless they got a lot more.  I certainly wouldn't.  The level of SP the Yankees want to fit into their rotation is not something your going to get straight up for Andujar.

At this point, I think NYY would probably be best to play Andujar at 1b when Didi returns if they got Machado.

Edited December 17, 20187 yr by Nardiwashere

22 minutes ago, fathom said:

And immediately criticized how quickly he was walking 

If the meeting last shorter than 57 minutes, he's decided against the Sox

1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said:

You guys think it's good, bad or indifferent that Chicago got the first meeting?  I have to think it's a positive.  Every other meeting will be compared to Chicago's and Chicago will get a chance to set the bar.  Hahn cannot fuck this up.

Honestly I think he's just checking the block so he can move on to the Yankees. 

Just now, chitownsportsfan said:

You guys think it's good, bad or indifferent that Chicago got the first meeting?  I have to think it's a positive.  Every other meeting will be compared to Chicago's and Chicago will get a chance to set the bar.  Hahn cannot fuck this up.

I don't think Hahn is going to fuck anything up.  By all indications, the Sox will be either the highest offer, or the toe to toe with Philly as the highest offer.  If Manny wants to take a 3 year $150M deal with the Yankees, there was nothing Hahn could do. 

At least keep sight of that, Sox fans. 

Just now, RickinIndiana said:

Honestly I think he's just checking the block so he can move on to the Yankees. 

I agree

2 minutes ago, Tony said:

Indifferent. All the meetings should be incredible. 

Whoever is offering the most money is going to look the best. 

Probably, but the other stuff matters as well.  Sox need to present a vision.  Just like the Angels did with Ohtani.  Sell the vision and offer the most money.  Do it.

2 minutes ago, Tony said:

Indifferent. All the meetings should be incredible. 

Whoever is offering the most money is going to look the best. 

Most likely it doesn't matter. I think I would rather go last, but if they are going to be wining and dining, it might get old by Thursday. Offer the most money. At this point, it's about all that is left to do. The presentation isn't going to make him want to run away. 

6 minutes ago, Nardiwashere said:

At this point, I think NYY would probably be best to play Andujar at 1b when Didi returns if they got Machado.

So if Machado signs with the Yankees we should see if they would take Alonzo for Bird?

 

2 minutes ago, aeichhor said:

 

The agents look as happy as guys who know what their cut of a $300 million contract is going to look like.

2 minutes ago, aeichhor said:

 

Didn't look like he knew who renteria was

Now that's a photo.

Another guy that knows Machado a little bit is Ozzie. I think Machado used to hang out with a Guillen boy or 2 when they lived in Miami.

Agents look happy but the wife doesn’t appear to be. 

11 minutes ago, RickinIndiana said:

Honestly I think he's just checking the block so he can move on to the Yankees. 

I still think the "playing with family" angle could also help his reputation instead of being the guy that only signed with a 100 loss team cause they offered the most money.

1 minute ago, Dick Allen said:

Another guy that knows Machado a little bit is Ozzie. I think Machado used to hang out with a Guillen boy or 2 when they lived in Miami.

yes, he knows him very well

Just now, Lightning said:

Agents look happy but the wife doesn’t appear to be. 

I think she’s from Cuba, she’s probably not happy anywhere during the winter

Those skinny jeans with that jacket have me cracking up.  Men's fashion is so bizarre for younger guys now.

1 hour ago, soxfan2014 said:

I'm going to predict Harper by Christmas (so by the end of this weekend) and Machado by New Year's Eve.

Preach brother.

4 minutes ago, Lightning said:

Agents look happy but the wife doesn’t appear to be. 

That’s because this photo isn’t Machado—it’s Avi Garcia and his wife showing up for the Sox’ Christmas party later tonight...

7 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

Another guy that knows Machado a little bit is Ozzie. I think Machado used to hang out with a Guillen boy or 2 when they lived in Miami.

I wouldn't trust Ozzie on a sales job.

2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I wouldn't trust Ozzie on a sales job.

He is more than likely going to hear what Ozzie thinks whether the Sox use him or not. It would probably be best if they tried to work with him. No matter what, Ozzie and his punk sons all love JR. So, at the very least, there's that.

Anyone else watch that video and notice Machado totally ignore Rick Renteria on their way into the ballpark?

Edited December 17, 20187 yr by KnightsOnMintSt